Book Discussion Groups
Adult Book Discussion Group | Senior Book Discussion Group
Adult Book Discussion Group
Dream When You're Feeling Blue by Elizabeth Berg
Wednesday, April 2, 7:30 p.m.
Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant by Anne Tyler
Wednesday, May 7, 7:30 p.m.
On April 2, the Thomas Ford Library Book Discussion Group will join the area Big Read discussion of Dream When You're Feeling Blue, Elizabeth Berg's story of three sisters living in Chicago during World War II. Told through letters exchanged by the young women and their soldiers, the story is rich in period details depicting the patriotic home front.
Then on May 7, we will discuss Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, one of Anne Tyler's early novels. As she nears the end, Pearl Tull recalls her life raising three children after her husband's desertion, and her children come to terms with their own lives and feelings about their parents. Tyler is a master at illuminating the complex relationships among family members in ways that are both funny and wise. "Superb entertainment," said the New York Times.
Ford Library's Book Discussion Group is open to everyone. Book reviews and other information concerning upcoming books are available at the Reference Desk. Extra copies of the books are available at the Library approximately one month before the discussion.
Senior Book Discussion Group
A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving
Tuesday, March 25 at 10:15 a.m.
Stones from the River by Ursula Hegi
Tuesday, April 22 at 10:15 a.m.
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
Tuesday, May 27 at 10:15 a.m.
If you are over 60, come to the Library and discuss good books - you be the judge. The Senior Book Group meets once a month in the Board Room on the first floor. The selected books are available for check out at the Circulation Desk the first week of every month; study guides may be viewed at the Reference Desk. For more information or to register if you are a first time participant, contact Kris Downs at (708) 246-0520.
